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Kosenski Family History

Kosenski Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kosinski, Losinski, Koscinski, Sosinski, Kocinski, Klosinski

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Where is the Kosenski family from?

You can see how Kosenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosenski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kosenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kosenski families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kosenski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kosenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosenski. 40% of Kosenski men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Kosenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Kosenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosenski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Kosenski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Kosenski. For the veterans among your Kosenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosenski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kosenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kosenski in 1968 was 55, and 81 in 2002.

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